Has the drought and heat this year cost you money?

The Texas drought, which began in the fall 2010, has so far cost $5.2 billion to agriculture, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service economists reported. Most of the losses accounted for in the report are higher costs and lost grazing land for livestock. Anyone with a lawn and a home might also have spent a few dollars.

Has the drought and heat this year cost you money?

Yes. I require a green lawn and a cool house.

No. My air conditioner is at 79 degrees to curtail my electric bill so I can pay the higher water bill needed to save my lawn.